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Dr. Todd Jackman
Minnesota Spine Surgeon
Piriformis syndrome is an uncomfortable condition that occurs when the piriformis muscle ends up compressing your sciatic nerve, which can lead to a whole host of symptoms. And although the condition isn’t all that common, it does tend to get worse without targeted treatment. Oftentimes symptoms can be controlled and alleviated with early intervention, so …
Joints help to promote movement in your body, and in your spine, the joints that help your back bend, twist and handle stress are known as facet joints. Each spinal vertebra has two sets of facet joints. The superior articular facet faces upwards while the inferior articular facet faces downward, and together they work like …
Whether from sleeping in a poor position or being exposed to traumatic force, most people have experienced neck pain at some point in their life. Our neck has to support our head whenever we’re upright, so damage to the neck region can make for a very uncomfortable experience, even when the injury is pretty mild. …
The anterior cervical discectomy and fusion procedure is commonly used to address herniated and degenerative disc in the neck region of your spine. Even though the surgery can typically be performed using minimally invasive techniques, because of the operation’s sensitive location, you’ll likely have mild to moderate discomfort in your neck as you progress through …
Cervicalgia is a medical term used to describe pain or discomfort in the neck region. This discomfort tends to develop on the back or side of your neck, and it can be brought on by a number of different issues, including acute trauma, repetitive strain or underlying health conditions. In today’s blog, we take a …
More frequently than we’d like to admit, a patient walks into our office for an appointment and tells us that they are not optimistic that we’ll be able to help them. They come in with this mindset because another provider has told them that there is little that can be done for their spinal condition. …
Ankylosing spondylitis is a unique form of arthritis that causes inflammation in the joints and ligaments of a person’s spine. This inflammation can lead to occasional or chronic stiffness and discomfort in the spine, and in more serious cases, the body will actually try to address the inflammation by producing new bone, which can actually …
Scoliosis is a condition categorized by an abnormal curvature in the spine. The issue is typically discovered at birth or during childhood or adolescence, but it can also set in after a person has gone through puberty. When this happens, it’s known as adult scoliosis. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at why …
If you’ve been unable to find relief from your neck pain with conservative methods, it may be time to consider a minimally invasive surgical procedure. If a consultation with a specialist suggests that a procedure is the next logical step, you may be wondering what you can do to help prepare yourself for the operation. …
Neurogenic claudication may sound like a complex and rare condition, but it’s much more common than you would believe. It’s also a condition Dr. Jackman and the other spine specialists at the Midwest Spine & Brain Institute see and treat regularly. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at what neurogenic claudication means for …
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